American Herbal Products Association's botanical safety handbook / edited by Michael McGuffin [and others] ; prepared for the Standards Committee of the American Herbal Products Association.

"The consumption of herbal products continues to increase, with an estimated sales growth of 10-15% per year projected through the end of the 1990s. As more and more consumers use herbs, it becomes that much more important to ensure that the herbs are used properly and safely. While herbs generally have a safe consumption history, information relevant to specific herbs and particular populations has not been easily available. The Botanical Safety Handbook provides readily accessible safety data in an easy-to-use classification system for more than 600 commonly sold herbs. The handbook also features additional information regarding international regulatory status, standard dosage, and certain common toxicity concerns. The Botanical Safety Handbook is for manufacturers of herbal products, health professionals who prescribe herbal remedies, and the consumer. This is a resource for the safe dispensation of herbal products, and will help ensure the safe consumption of herbs through the 1990s and beyond."--Publisher description.